Beck is a member of the Lackawanna Valley chapter in Pennsylvania. He is also the president of the Lackawanna Valley TU Teens club. 2016 was his first Summit and he has been a productive member of the Youth Leadership Council since this summer. The YLC is the volunteer body made up of TU Teens... [ READ MORE... ]

Day by Day at the Teen Summit by Cameron Furr
Camp Watanopa, Georgetown Lake, Montana
This was a real camp with real camp accommodations. We had eight bunk beds per cabin, no AC or heat, and bathrooms across the way. We were fortunate to have a chef cook for us, and a really good chef at that... [ READ MORE... ]

Erich is a member of the Hacklebarney chapter in New Jersey. He is also the founder of a fly-tying business called Fries Flies. Check them out at www.friesflies.net 2016 was his first Summit and he has been a very productive member of the Youth Leadership Council since this summer as a member of... [ READ MORE... ]

Andrew C pictured above. This is the final installation of Reflections from the Teen Summit.. Thanks to all of the teens that shared their Teen Summit story. See links at end of article to read more reflections,
By Andrew Culver
Pretty much since last year’s summit in North Carolina, I have... [ READ MORE... ]

By Dane Johnson
As I reflect over a summit filled with such extraordinary people with strong ambitions, I also contemplate why I wanted to join this year’s National Teen Summit in Montana. I remember finding an ad in the paper for a thirty dollar fly fishing camp sponsored by TU and definitely... [ READ MORE... ]

Dylan is pictured above with his "monster rainbow" he caught at Georgetown Lake.
By Dylan Philipson
I no longer judge a fishing trip by the size or amount of fish I catch. I value flyfishing more for the beautiful places I visit to fish, and the amazing adventures to be found at the tip of my... [ READ MORE... ]

Rachel is pictured above dissecting a perch during a Fish of Montana presentation and discussion by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
By Rachel Bernard
Montana is the ultimate trout fly fishing destination in the United States. When I learned that Trout Unlimited’s annual Teen Summit would be... [ READ MORE... ]

The 5th Annual TU Teen Summit was held ner Missoula, Montana in 2016.
By Franklin Tate
Indulge me as I borrow a page right out of David Letterman’s Late Night playbook and come up with 5-plus-5 of the Headwaters Program’s shiniest stars.
Nearly every working stiff has been asked the question, “... [ READ MORE... ]

A Fence Stands In The Sticks by Gavin Nupp
The Trout Unlimited Teen Summit this year was for me one of excitement, exploration, and experience.
I started my journey to the Summit at the same place as all of my fellow Summiteers: my Home. My parents and I left for my home state of Ohio's... [ READ MORE... ]